HOROSCOPES: Jan. 9

Published 12:00 am, Monday, January 9, 2012

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- To your credit, you'll establish some meaningful objectives for yourself. By doing so, it's likely that a number of your substantial targets will be reached.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- Go ahead and make the pitch that you've had in the back of your mind. You have the ability and expressive knack to capture the imagination and support of others.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -- Although most people are likely to find unexpectedly shifting conditions somewhat traumatizing, you're apt to thrive on them. You'll figure out ways to use them to your advantage.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You should make arrangements to meet with a particular person who is important to your immediate plans. If you don't go overboard when expressing your needs, he or she can be swayed to your side.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- A substantial portion of your time might be devoted to helping another sort out his or her affairs. Although there's nothing in it for you, you will benefit from your good deed later on.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Keeping busy will be a very pleasant experience for you. Even if a small disturbance or disruption should occur, your excellent frame of mind will help you handle it masterfully.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- It would be a good idea to tidy up things in places where you see that others have left things dangling. You have a remarkable faculty for organization and order.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You're entitled to relax and have some fun time, but make sure you have your work done first. If not, mundane activities are likely to eat up most of your day.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Be resourceful and enterprising if you'd like to have an especially good day. It can be remarkably rewarding if you give more meaningful endeavors your attention.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -- Just because others have offered a number of suggestions, don't hold back your ideas, especially if you think they're better. If your brainstorms have merit, those involved will feel the thunder.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) -- If you get an opening to speak up regarding a debt that is owed you, don't hesitate to take it. People who are short of cash sometimes ignore their obligations as long as possible.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) -- In many instances, we are inclined to reflect the verve and mood of our companions, which is likely to be the case for you currently. If you're around a sullen type, take a powder.